Danielle F. Susser has practiced workers' compensation law for over 30 years. By focusing her practice on workers' compensation she has developed extensive knowledge and experience on the issues that employers face. She exclusively defends and advises employers, insurance companies and third party administrators in all areas of workers' compensation law and claims handling. She views workers' compensation as an integral part of an organization's cost containment policy, not simply as a costly nuisance. Her years in the field allow her to understand the issues that are important to employers and to resolve those issues quickly and cost effectively.

Before joining Smith Haughey, Danielle was in-house counsel for DTE Energy, handling hundreds of contested cases throughout Southeast Michigan since 1980. She continues to represent the interests of employers in workers' compensation cases as well as advising employers and insurance companies in all areas of workers compensation law and claims handling.

Danielle was born in France. She likes to keep active and is a past Detroit Free Press Marathon runner.

Education

• University of Detroit, School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1977)

Admitted to Practice

• State Bar of Michigan, 1977
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 1977
• U.S. Supreme Court, 1981

Previous Professional Experience

• Staff Counsel – DTE Energy

News for Danielle F. Susser

3/21/2006
Susser Joins SHRR

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association
• State Bar of Michigan
• UWC - Strategic Services on Unemployment & Workers' Compensation - Washington D.C.
• Workers' Compensation Director's Advisory Council
• Board of Managers, Michigan Self-Insurers Association, Member (1980-2005); Chair (1990-1992); Advisory to the Chair (2005-present)
• Attorney Discipline Board, Tri-County Hearing Panel #3, Member (1986-present)
• Board of Trustees, Self-Insurers Security Second Injury Fund, Member (1990 to 1992)
• Board of Directors, The Accident Fund Company, Member (1995 to 2002)
• Oakland County Bar Association, Member (1994-2000, 2005-2006)
• The Accident Fund Company of America, Preferred Counsel (2005-present)

Community Affiliations

• Member, Roy Westran Foundation Board of Directors
• Past member, Inforum (2005-2008)
• Past member, Michigan State University Safe Place Advisory Board (1997-2004)